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2 candidates are tracked for Massachusetts House, 1st Worcester District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Krista Suzanne Ferrante and Stephanie R. Mulroy. Candidate information follows official Worcester County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Krista Suzanne Ferrante (Democratic), Stephanie R. Mulroy (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 1st Worcester District. Not on the November ballot: Kimberly Ferguson, the sitting member per the roster. Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Krista Suzanne Ferrante is the Democratic nominee for Massachusetts House, 1st Worcester District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of the Commonwealth's September 1, 2026 primary results. Is a corporate archivist whose 20-year career includes roles as a librarian, archivist, and information technology leader at MIT, Harvard, Tufts, and the American Antiquarian Society, per candidate campaign site. Holds a bachelor's degree in history from UMass Amherst and a master's degree in library and information science from Simmons University, per candidate campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Increased state support for local schools, transportation costs, and educator pay
- Support for local farms, fisheries, and food security
- Privacy legislation and guardrails on AI and social media
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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Stephanie R. Mulroy is the Republican nominee for Massachusetts House, 1st Worcester District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of the Commonwealth's September 1, 2026 primary results. Is a small business owner who has run a family dental practice for more than two decades, per candidate campaign site. Is a former member and chair of the Holden Board of Selectmen, per candidate campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Fully funding state education and regional transportation commitments
- Auditing the Legislature for fiscal transparency
- A pro-jobs economic climate for working families and seniors
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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